Loxomorpha flavidissimalis - Hodges#5155
Loxomorpha flavidissimalis
This record describes Loxomorpha flavidissimalis (species). Recorded family: Crambidae. Recorded order: Lepidoptera.
Identification and Appearance
Identification notes
Adult: Larva: Pupa:
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Arthropoda
- Class
- Insecta
- Order
- Lepidoptera (Butterflies and Moths)
- Superfamily
- Pyraloidea
- Family
- Crambidae (Crambid Snout Moths)
- Subfamily
- Spilomelinae
- Tribe
- Asciodini
- Genus
- Loxomorpha
Imported taxonomy record. Source availability varies; see the source references and editorial policy below.
Habitat and Range
Habitat
dry areas where larval foodplant grows
Geographic Range
Internet records (as of February 2008) from Texas and Florida
Diet and Behavior
Diet: larvae feed on cactus ( Opuntia spp.)
Life History
A generation of this species is produced in about 30 days. (a)
About Butterflies and Moths: the wider group
Order-level background for Lepidoptera, the group containing Loxomorpha flavidissimalis. Species-specific details appear above.
Group overview
Lepidoptera includes approximately 180,000 described species of butterflies and moths. Moths outnumber butterflies roughly 10:1. The monarch butterfly's eastern population has declined by more than 80% since the mid-1990s, and the western population by over 95% since the 1980s. The IUCN lists the migratory monarch as Vulnerable.
Ecological role of the group
Butterflies and moths are essential indicators of ecosystem health. As caterpillars, they are a primary food source for birds - a single nest of blue tit chicks requires ~10,000 caterpillars. Adult moths pollinate many night-blooming plants.
Economic and practical significance of the group
Lepidoptera are critical pollinators. In Europe, grassland butterfly species have declined by almost 50% since the early 1990s. In the UK, three-quarters of butterflies are in decline. In the U.S., five butterfly species have gone extinct since 1950, with 29 listed as endangered.
Recorded sources for this group: IUCN Red List, Xerces Society, USFWS, PNAS, WWF. Imported estimates may describe particular regions or reporting periods.
Photos of Loxomorpha flavidissimalis - Hodges#5155 (5)
Photo credits: Contributed by Robin McLeod; Additional contributions by cotinis , Steve Nanz , Maury Heiman , Randy Hardy
Frequently Asked Questions About Loxomorpha flavidissimalis - Hodges#5155
How big is Loxomorpha flavidissimalis - Hodges#5155?
wingspan about 18 mm, based on two photos by Jim Vargo at MPG
How do you identify Loxomorpha flavidissimalis - Hodges#5155?
Adult: Larva: Pupa:
Where is Loxomorpha flavidissimalis - Hodges#5155 found?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Habitat | dry areas where larval foodplant grows |
| Range | Internet records (as of February 2008) from Texas and Florida |
What does Loxomorpha flavidissimalis - Hodges#5155 eat?
The diet of the Loxomorpha flavidissimalis - Hodges#5155 includes larvae feed on cactus ( Opuntia spp.).
What is the life cycle of a Loxomorpha flavidissimalis - Hodges#5155?
A generation of this species is produced in about 30 days. (a)